The Missisipi John Hurt of our Generation

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Favorite moment: Rodriguez singing happy birthday to his daughter before starting the set @

Posted 06/12/2014

by SometimesAGreatNotion

Rodriguez is finally getting his due and like when Satchel Paige was finally brought up to the majors and could still blow everyone away, Rodriguez is the authentic wayfaring folk singer whose years of harsh experiences have only heightened the subtlety of his playing and the biting sincerity of his lyrics.Rodriguez switched between two acoustic guitars throughout leading his backing band. The traveling band is a new development, with two guys from the UK on electric guitar and drums, and a gal from New Zealand on electric bass. The band is talented and has clearly been playing with Rodriguez long enough to gel with his tastes, so when he went into some classic covers of 50's rock, old Motown, and a blues standard, they were right there with him (unlike the pickup band he had with him last time I saw him in LA at the El Rey). The purists will also be happy to know that he also fronted a few of his songs solo acoustic. Set list wise, he played the big songs you'll know from the movie, but he also played some of the lesser known tracks from his two albums that were not used in the movie and more or less avoided the material from his unfinished third album alluded to in the film. He and the band were spot on and Rodriquez punctuated the time between songs with some sly witticisms and observations displaying his own particular sense of humor.

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Favorite moment: Rodriguez singing happy birthday to his daughter before starting the set @

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Review 4 for Rodriguez

5/5

Rodriguez at the Luckman

Luckman Fine Arts Complex @

- Los Angeles @

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- Sat, May 31, 2014 @

Favorite moment: The key songs "Crucify Your Mond" and "Forget It." @

Opening act(s): LP and Sandra Rodriguez Kennedy @

Posted 06/04/2014

by Harthurd7

Location:scottsdale

Sixto Rodriguez took the stage after the opening act LP, his daughter who is a great writer and singer-rapper and then Rodriguez took the stage. He was at the top of his game. Great vocals. Great pacing. The three piece band was superb and the guitarist stood out. The show was beautifully paced and the producer of his second album, Coming From Reality, Steve Rowland, was in the audience. It doesn't get any better than that as the show had Rodriguez play most of the great songs from Searching For Sugar Man. He is a marvelous in concert performer and he remains humble despite the accolades. Don't miss the Sugar Man.

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- Sat, May 31, 2014 @

Favorite moment: The key songs "Crucify Your Mond" and "Forget It." @

Opening act(s): LP and Sandra Rodriguez Kennedy @

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Review 5 for Rodriguez

5/5

Concert in California

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Favorite moment: "I wonder, but really don't want to know". This was a comment he made about a line in one of his songs. @

I loved seeing Rodriquez perform. He is a legend! I have been a fan since the '90s. I believed the story that he was dead. I was so thrilled to find out he was alive!

When he was helped onto the stage with help, I wondered if he was going to be able to sing like he used to. Well, yes he can! When he started to sing, it was like he was young again.

He did not spend any time with conversation, just singing. He made two comments doing the performance. One of them being to stop violence towards woman.I took my 24 year old niece to see him too, and she was thrilled with this man.

His songs are very original, and he does not try to be like anyone else.

If I could speak to him, I would say "Thank you. Don't change."

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Favorite moment: "I wonder, but really don't want to know". This was a comment he made about a line in one of his songs. @

Rodriguez with opening act LP Amazing!

Opening act(s): Singer -LPI'd never heard of her and now I'm obsessed! What an amazing talent. Will definitely look for future concerts from her. @

Posted 06/03/2014

by LesM

Location:Santa Monica

Rodriguez, phenomenal! His voice hasn't changed in 40 years. It was a such a great feeling to see him live. I loved "Searching for Sugarman" and found it an honor to be in his presence. Great show, definitely recommend.

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Opening act(s): Singer -LPI'd never heard of her and now I'm obsessed! What an amazing talent. Will definitely look for future concerts from her. @

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Review 7 for Rodriguez

5/5

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Posted 06/03/2014

by Anonymous

GREAT show. Short, sweet, humble, honest, intense...I am not sure how to describe it because it was so indescribable. Just an energy to it. Wonderful

Thank you Mr Rodriguez.

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Review 8 for Rodriguez

5/5

Rodriguez

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- Sat, May 31, 2014 @

Favorite moment: When he first came onto the stage, it was euphoric! @

Setlist: I believe he did almost all of Cold Play, plus a few covers. @

Opening act(s): I was so excited I don't remember! @

Posted 06/03/2014

by Run2014

Location:NorCal

Rodriguez was fantastic, what a privilege to see him perform. I hope to see him again! I did not know of him prior to the documentary Searching for Sugarman.

Luckman Fine Arts Complex @

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- Sat, May 31, 2014 @

Favorite moment: When he first came onto the stage, it was euphoric! @

Setlist: I believe he did almost all of Cold Play, plus a few covers. @

Opening act(s): I was so excited I don't remember! @

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Review 9 for Rodriguez

4/5

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Posted 06/03/2014

by empidonax

Location:Pasadena, California

Good opening act. Great stamina from a true hero of music!

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Review 10 for Rodriguez

4/5

LP was shockingly good

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Opening act(s): LP @

Posted 06/03/2014

by Curmudgeon7

I'd not heard of LP and had she been the entire concert I'd have been very happy. But I went to see Rodriguez live - and he didn't disappoint. In the bargain, he looks like an extremely nice man - not a hipster, a rocker. What a blessing. I'm ecstatic he's getting his time in the sun.

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Review 11 for Rodriguez

2/5

Too little...

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Posted 06/03/2014

by Drefromla

Way too short. Way too many covers. Kind of a mess of a show.

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Review 12 for Rodriguez

5/5

Rodriguez - A Legend!

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Favorite moment: When he came out on the stage! @

Posted 06/03/2014

by BirlGirl

Location:Anaheim, CA

I am glad I was able to see Rodriguez in person and performing his music. He performed as expected.

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Favorite moment: When he came out on the stage! @

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Review 13 for Rodriguez

5/5

Rodriguez is the real thing.

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Favorite moment: Encore - "I want to live until I die" @

Posted 06/03/2014

by saxophobe

Location:Redlands, California

After hearing his albums and watching the film 'Searching for Sugar Man' I knew I wanted to see this beautiful person live. His songs speak to me in the way few other artist's ever will. His sincerity and love for life come through in every song and every word uttered. So glad I had the rare opportunity to see him in person. My life is changed for the better.

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Favorite moment: Encore - "I want to live until I die" @

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Review 14 for Rodriguez

4/5

Rodriguez is an icon we should've cherished!

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Favorite moment: The shout out set list request from the fans @

Opening act(s): None that I saw @

Posted 06/03/2014

by Savan

Location:Venice beach

Being american has taught me the sad truth about short attention spans. U are taught to get new, better, and shiny rather than stop and enjoy. Traveling taught me the opposite. This I embrace and this allowed me to enjoy an icon whom I might never have heard of if not for my South African friends. Thanks go to them. All should take a listen and experience great music like Rodriguez!

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Favorite moment: The shout out set list request from the fans @

Opening act(s): None that I saw @

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Review 15 for Rodriguez

4/5

Great Show

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Posted 06/03/2014

by RoundhouseKick

Short but terrific set. The 3-piece backing band complemented Rodriguez well, and he was super gracious and in good spirits throughout the evening. I loved his version of "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" to close the set.

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Review 16 for Rodriguez

5/5

The guy Rodriquez WAS AMAZING - ESP FOR HIS AGE!!

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Favorite moment: When they brought him back out for an Encore! @

Opening act(s): LP was so awesome. What an incredible voice! will buy her CD and look forward to hearing or seeing her in concert again! @

Posted 06/03/2014

by skilskin

Location:antelope valley

I was just so impressed with this concert. This musician is incredible!Very much enjoyed all the music and went home and watched the documentary,AWESOME. So glad he finally got recognized so that WE ALL CAN NOW ENJOYHIS MUSIC. i AM SAME AGE AS HIM SO IT WAS REALLY ENLIGHTENING!!!!!WISH i WAS IN THE SHAPE HE IS IN. I might be able to walk better but I don't lookas good and I surely can't play a lick. Just really enjoyed it and I enjoy sharing his story withothers.

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- Fri, May 30, 2014 @

Favorite moment: When they brought him back out for an Encore! @

Opening act(s): LP was so awesome. What an incredible voice! will buy her CD and look forward to hearing or seeing her in concert again! @

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Review 17 for Rodriguez

5/5

BEAUTIFUL.

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Favorite moment: The guitar picking bit into one of his popular songs @

Setlist: I Wonder, Crucify Your Mind, @

Opening act(s): LP @

Posted 06/03/2014

by smeezme

Location:Echo Park

LP was a great opening act and did not disappoint. Rodriguez almost made me cry!!! He played not only songs of his that I love, but some really cool covers.

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Favorite moment: The guitar picking bit into one of his popular songs @

Setlist: I Wonder, Crucify Your Mind, @

Opening act(s): LP @

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Review 18 for Rodriguez

5/5

Watching and listening to a true free spirit

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- Fri, May 30, 2014 @

Favorite moment: Singing Sugarman @

Opening act(s): Ok @

Posted 06/02/2014

by Debbiewj

Location:Marina del rey

I would see him again in a split second. He sang all my favorite songs.

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- Fri, May 30, 2014 @

Favorite moment: Singing Sugarman @

Opening act(s): Ok @

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Review 19 for Rodriguez

5/5

Rodriguez at the Greek

Greek Theatre @

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- Fri, May 30, 2014 @

Favorite moment: Hearing him sing his songs! @

Opening act(s): LP @

Posted 06/02/2014

by FoodArt

Location:The Greek Theatre

This was one the best concerts ever! Very surreal to see Rodriguez perform after a lifetime of hard times and then realizing he was so famous in South Africa and never knew it. He sang most of his songs that he wrote and threw in great standards like "Fever"Also love the Greek Theatre!!

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- Fri, May 30, 2014 @

Favorite moment: Hearing him sing his songs! @

Opening act(s): LP @

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Review 20 for Rodriguez

4/5

Rodriquez brought the house down!

Greek Theatre @

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Opening act(s): Never heard of LP, but her and her two man band were amazing. I will definitely be buying her music. @

Posted 06/02/2014

by ladyrocknan

Location:L.A.

Rodriquez and his 3 piece band brought the house down. I only wish he would have performed longer!!!! Also too much time from the opening act until Rodriquez came out. I would definitely go to another Rodriquez concert, he's amazing!

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Opening act(s): Never heard of LP, but her and her two man band were amazing. I will definitely be buying her music. @